MS Shanker After two relentless exposés — “Who Ruined Hyderabad Cricket?” and “How to Revive Hyderabad Cricket?” — I have now reached a painful but inescapable conclusion: the real rot within the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) lies not only with its office-bearers, but deep within its affiliated clubs themselves. These clubs, over 200 in number,…
If hypocrisy were a global sport, Donald Trump would not just be a player — he’d be the gold medallist, referee, and the stadium itself. The man who once fancied himself the “world’s greatest dealmaker” has been dealt the cruellest blow to his fragile ego — losing out on the Nobel Peace Prize. For Trump,…
Caste, jealousy, and life: The dark side of bureaucracy. …
Chitraratha spoke of the hidden thread that bound Tapati to the noble house of Bharata. Tapati, radiant daughter of the Sun and sister of the chaste Savitri, shone with beauty, youth, and eyes like smoldering flame. Surya, beholding her virtues and grace, resolved to give this jewel of his heart to a worthy soul—a king…
Arji Wale Hanuman Mandir is situated in the holy city of Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Hanuman, the divine servant of Lord Rama and the symbol of devotion, strength, and faith. The temple is popularly known as “Arji Wale Hanuman”, meaning “Hanuman Who Grants Petitions.” Devotees believe that if…
Online Desk Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Venezuelan opposition leader, Maria Corina Machado, on Friday dedicated the award to the “suffering people of Venezuela” and US President Donald Trump. In her first public reaction to the win, Machado said her compatriots were counting on the United States and President Trump to achieve “freedom and democracy” in…
Hyderabad: Poultry India and the Indian Poultry Equipment Manufacturers Association (IPEMA), in collaboration with the National Egg Coordination Committee (NECC), celebrated World Egg Day 2025 at the Press Club, Somajiguda, on Friday. The event highlighted this year’s theme — “Protein Awareness: Eggs for Nutrition & Health.” The programme aimed to raise awareness about the importance…
New Delhi: German luxury automaker BMW expects sales in India to grow in “strong double digit” this year, higher than initially estimated, boosted by GST rate reduction and buoyant festive season demand, BMW Group India President and CEO Hardeep Singh Brar said on Friday. BMW Group India said it recorded its highest-ever Q3 car sales…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday sought responses of the Centre and the Election Commission on a PIL seeking recognition of voting rights for nearly 4.5 lakh undertrial prisoners lodged in jails across India. A bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran took note of the submissions of lawyer…
Hyderabad: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday squarely blamed the Congress-led Revanth Reddy government for the suspicious death of its Mandal President, Yeta Madhukar (45), whose body was found in the deep forest area of Vermanapalli Mandal, Mancherial district. Addressing the media, N.V. Subash, Chief Spokesperson and Media In-charge of the Telangana BJP, alleged…
